Wanakam (2005)
Many Tamil refugees, even after years in Switzerland, still have only temporary residence permits. Their lives are worn down by the constant fight for permits and work, authorization to travel and education. Wanakam tells the story of Nixsan, put in a home for children, who has stopped talking since he fled from Sri Lanka; of Sasi, who is consumed with homesickness; of Mena, on her difficult path to independence and of Aiya, who escapes his loneliness with sad songs. The film illustrates how family structures are shattered by government-ordered isolation and also raises questions concerning the humaneness of integration policies.
Director: Thomas Isler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 24, 2005
Screenplay
Editing: Fee Liechti
Production: freihändler filmproduktion, SRF
Language: Deutsch, தமிழ்
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Thomas Isler
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wanakam about?
- Many Tamil refugees, even after years in Switzerland, still have only temporary residence permits. Their lives are worn down by the constant fight for permits and work, authorization to travel and education. Wanakam tells the story of Nixsan, put in a home for children, who has stopped talking since he fled from Sri Lanka; of Sasi, who is consumed with homesickness; of Mena, on her difficult path to independence and of Aiya, who escapes his loneliness with sad songs. The film illustrates how family structures are shattered by government-ordered isolation and also raises questions concerning the humaneness of integration policies.
- Who directed Wanakam?
- Wanakam was directed by Thomas Isler.
- How long is Wanakam?
- Wanakam has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Wanakam?
- Wanakam is a Documentary film.